Each selected presenter gets just six minutes on the plenary stage to tackle one of the biggest myths they heard when beginning their career in fundraising.
Your challenge is simple: share your insights, inspire the audience and smash your myth.
At the end of the session, the audience votes for the best topic and presentation. 

Myth Smashers is designed for emerging speakers who are ready to step outside their comfort zone. 
You should apply if you: 

• Are currently a fundraising practitioner in a charitable organisation
• Have never presented on the main stage at a conference before
• Have a fundraising myth you are ready to challenge
• Want to share your knowledge and ideas with the wider fundraising community

You do not need to be an experienced presenter. That is the point!

If you are selected, you will be matched with a top fundraising expert who is also an experienced conference presenter.
Your mentor will work with you to develop your idea and coach you towards creating the strongest and most engaging presentation possible.

Once every Myth Smasher has presented, the FIA Conference audience will vote for their favourite topic and presentation.
The winner will receive:

• Free registration to FIA Conference 2028
• The opportunity to host Myth Smashers at the 2028 Conference
• The opportunity to turn your presentation into a case study for publication on the SOFII website